In the following days, Su Jingchen focused entirely on preparing for the Spring Examination, while Yu Xiaolian would go out often to gather information about the Southern Border.
One day, just as Yu Xiaolian was about to leave, she was startled by an unexpected imperial summons; the Emperor wanted to see her.
In a rush, Yu Xiaolian only had time to give a brief word to the Chief Eunuch before following him into the palace.
On the way, Yu Xiaolian discreetly slipped a ten-tael silver ingot to the eunuch who delivered the summons and learned the reason the Emperor wanted to see her.
